Aviemore is among the best places in Scotland to take a family trip away. Nestled in the gorgeous Cairngorms National Park, Aviemore is surrounded by amazing family-friendly attractions. With guaranteed family fun and entertainment on every corner You’ll find everything you need for an unforgettable and enjoyable holiday. Aviemore along with the Cairngorms is waiting to be your family’s special playground.
1. Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Carrbridge
Landmark is one big family adventure! An amazing place to visit featuring some incredible things to do. Imagine wild water coasters and a family-friendly roller coaster as well as a tropical butterfly house with exotic plants and parakeets, the mind boggling ‘Wonderwood’, High Ropes Trails and the Skydive. Would you like to take on the maze filled with the bubbling mud pools and dangerous caves, dangerous creatures, as well as a stunning waterfall gateway? A season ticket or a weekly pass is essential as one visit is never enough.
2. Cairngorm Mountain, Aviemore
Cairngorm Mountain is a popular spot for hill-walkers, families and snowsports enthusiasts and also the home of the highest postbox ….postcards in the world! If you’re an adventurous family , take an excursion with a guide to the summit of Cairngorm Mountain and explore the arctic landscape on the plateau. At the base station, take a shot on the tubing slide or the adventure playground. In winter, you can ski or snowboard, and there are snowsports schools to help you get started or to improve your skills.
3. Rothiemurchus, Aviemore
Rothiemurchus is a unique spot at the heart of the Cairngorms National Park on the edge of Aviemore. It is a great place to relax and enjoy a visit here in stunning scenery with wildlife such as red squirrels and deer for company. Rothiemurchus is a wonderful place to visit and offers plenty of chances to have fun. There is something for all ages and you can participate in a myriad of activities , including Feeding the Deer, a Hairy Coo Safari, Treezone Aerial Adventure Park fishing, Quad Bike Treks, Pony Treks and Paddle Boarding the River Spey and Family Rafting just to name a few. After all that fresh air, you can have a nice piece of cake at The Barn Cafe. Barn Cafe or go shopping therapy within the Rothiemurchus Centre.
Scotland holiday lodges make great family accommodation.
4. The Fun House located at Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, Aviemore
The Fun House is a great all weather option located on the premises of the Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel. Many of you will remember it as the place where you could find Cyril the Squirrel from visits to Aviemore on family holidays. It is a fantastic venue with a treehouse-themed soft play area, 18 hole mini golf mini bowling and a video arcade. The American 1950’s themed restaurant serves delicious family-friendly options to finish off your trip.
5. Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore
The Highland Folk Museum is Britain’s first open air museum and it is located on a property that is mile long. The museum is alive and well and invites you to journey into the past. The kids will love the play park and township homes, and you are able to entice them by taking them to the old-fashioned sweetie shop. If you’re a lover of the books and the television series Outlander which has a large cult popularity, you’ve come to the right place. In 2014 the 1700s Highland Township was used as a filming location for the popular TV show.
6. Highland Wildlife Park, Kincraig
In the Highland Wildlife Park you will discover Scottish wildlife as well as endangered animals of the world’s mountain ranges and tundra, in a picturesque Highland setting. Home to the UK’s first Polar bear cub that lasted for over 25 years, it’s an exciting time in the Park. As you enter the Park you can drive around the main reserve , and afterwards take a walk around the area on walking. The Park has native animals like those of the Scottish Wildcat and Capercaillie as along with Amur Tigers, Snow Leopards, Polar Bears, Northern Lynx, European Grey Wolf and Japanese Macaque. We strongly recommend taking the guided tour of the land rover around the main reserve , or taking part in the daily talks. For no cost with the entry fee, it’s a great opportunity to gain insight from animal keepers as you drive around.